At a Glance
Median Income
$60,114
$31,421 per capita
Home Value
$171,300
Zillow: $254,782
Median Rent
$741/mo
24.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.5%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
8.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
15.0% smoking rate
How Freeman Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Freeman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Freeman a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Freeman residents earn a median household income of $60,114 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,421. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 344 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Freeman is $171,300 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $254,782. Median rent is $741/month, with 24.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Education
19.5% of adults in Freeman hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Freeman has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,558
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density1,046/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$60,114
Per Capita$31,421
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty8.8%
County GDP$613M
Avg Weekly Wage$897
Housing
A+
Home Value$171,300
Rent$741
Ownership75.6%
Zillow$254,782
Housing Units614
Rent Burden24.2%
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,883/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain26.5 in/yr
Elevation1,521 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 23%
Commute20 min
Broadband84.4%
Internet Speed56 Mbps
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Freeman was founded in 1893.
The median home in Freeman was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.